Data Scientist PhD Internship

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Description

Do you want to be part of one of the most advanced global IT and shared services organizations in the world, transforming every single day the way business is done through technology and innovation? Do you have passion for technology and desire to learn and grow continuously?

IT is where business, innovation and technology integrate to create a competitive advantage for us. Our professionals are diverse business leaders who apply IT mastery to deliver groundbreaking, business models and capabilities. Whether your role is to build an IT innovation strategy for a business, protect our critical information systems and assets, or lead a strategic supplier in our state of the art shared services organization, your technical mastery will be rewarded. Your real passion for the industry will be nurtured by our culture of continued learning and growth as an IT professional. A career in IT builds change leadership and influence skills, breadth of experience across multiple businesses, and depth of expertise in one of our four IT Discipline areas.

IT is a key business enabler that encompasses technology tools, strategic development, teamwork and decision-making. Our role goes beyond traditional 'hardware and software' aspects of Information Technology -- we provide distinctive value by connecting business needs and information technology possibilities. We are constantly challenging ourselves to apply new technologies and software in an innovative way to transform the way we run our business. This includes:

-Leveraging disruptive technology and analytics to help P&G win with consumers and shoppers

-Governing our systems and making sure that we are cyber-prepared

-Delivering best-in-class IT infrastructure and applications

As a Data Science intern, you will be using Big Data and advanced analytics to direct the engagement of our business leaders. As well as collaborating actively across functional partners to accomplish various project objectives. We need someone who can execute research and analytics, including data source identification, processing, model/algorithm development. Ultimately turning insights into actionable recommendations which will drive business value creation.

OUR QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for leaders who are pursuing or have graduated with a PhD in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Operation Research, Software Development, or a similar quantitative field.

If you are a good fit for the Data Science PhD internship, you will have:

-Proven leadership in applying and scaling Analytic techniques to deliver actionable insights from data

-Strong written and verbal communication skills to influence others to take action

-Demonstrable ability to handle multiple priorities

-Comfortable working with diverse business scenarios and possessing strong thinking/problem-solving skills to business processes with a 'can-do' attitude

-Strong enthusiasm and curiosity about the intersection of business and technology

PREFERRED SPECIALTIES/AREA OF RESEARCH:

-Bayesian Analysis, Bayesian Decision Theory

-Probabilistic Modeling and Computation

-Machine Learning, including Deep Learning

-Uncertainty Quantification

-Optimization (global, local, stochastic methods)

-Dynamic (state-space) Models (Kalman Filter, Data Assimilation)

-Experimental Design

-Model Reduction, Dimensionality Reduction

Preferred Experience with Analytical Tools/Applications:

-Unix/Linux

-Big Data Ecosystem: Hadoop, Spark, MapReduce, SQL, Hiv

-Scientific Computing: R, Python, C++, Java, Scala,

-High-Performance Parallel and Distributing Computing

-Deep Learning frameworks: Keras, Tensorflow

-Data Visualization

-Data Management Systems

-Business Intelligence tools: such as KNIME, Tableau

-All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.

-Applicants for U.S. based positions are generally required to be eligible to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship. Except in rare situations based on Procter & Gamble's sole discretion, Procter & Gamble does not sponsor applicants for permanent residency. Any exceptions would be based on the Company's specific business needs at the time and place of recruitment as well as the particular qualifications of the individual.

-Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

-Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

Qualifications

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. As a general matter, Procter & Gamble does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency. However, Procter & Gamble may make exceptions on a discretionary basis. Any exceptions would be based on the Company's specific business needs at the time and place of recruitment as well as the particular qualifications of the individual.

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.